The diner was crazy busy, and I worked the late shift, which is good as it gave me a place to be. But now that it’s closing time, I’ve got nowhere to be.
“You sure you got a place to stay?” Grandpa asked as I walked into the tiny office, hanging up the room keys.
“Yes, Hank, I told you, all good. I’ll see you tomorrow.” I felt like a total ass for lying to Hank.
“Okay, you call me if you need anything. You got the number I gave you?” Looking down his glasses at me, he pinned me with an authoritative stare.
“Yes, and yes. Stop worrying, I can take care of myself.”
“I know you can, but…”
“No buts. I’ll see you tomorrow.”
“Whatcha up to now?” Tabitha asks, tossing her apron into the dirty laundry basket.
“I might hit the gym,” I reply, tying back my long hair. “Did you want to come wi
